Job Opportunities in United States

Description

• Establish tactical and strategic goals, objectives, policies and procedures for electrical equipment related to crushers, mills, screens and pumps
• Understand electrical schematics, basic electrical drive theory, and troubleshooting processes
• Develop and implement electrical processes and procedures and implement with consistency
• Support site strategic initiatives, and participate as required
• Provide technical electrical maintenance support for critical production issues
• Technical expert on electrical standards and company best practices
• Manage electrical planning and execution
• Provide technical assistance and recommendations to Plant staff and implement reliability best practices during major fixed plant equipment rebuilds
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new processes and continual improvement ideas
• Standardize electrical maintenance equipment and procedures for crushers, mills, screens and pump replacements and rebuilds
• Oversee and manage the budget as related to the electrical department
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience
• Working knowledge and understanding of fixed plant maintenance including but not limited to the associated processes, workflow and equipment
• Proficient in VFD troubleshooting, electrical schematic interpretation, maintenance planning and execution
• Working knowledge and understanding of all electrical and instrument related equipment in a modern concentrator
• Proficient in MS Office, Word and Excel
• Skill in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to plan, prioritize, direct and manage a diverse number of operational areas, projects and activities
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

• 4 year accredited apprenticeship in the electrical, instrumentation, and process control trades or equivalent
• Knowledge of Mine equipment, C/C, Mill, SXEW, and fixed plant chemical processing
• Previous experience supervising crews, managing crew safety and scheduling work.
• Experience in utilizing Microsoft Office & Windows
• Experience utilizing PLC or DCS systems in industrial process
• Experience with medium/ high voltage power systems
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics utilizing test equipment, drawings, & manufacturer manuals.
• Current NFPA 70E certification

Criteria/Conditions

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  Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
  
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
  
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
  
• Work requires regular travel within the US and internationally
  
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
  
• Occasionally, may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday
  
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
  
• Freeport-Mc Mo Ran promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws